Nov 1, 2009
By:
Catherine Mullin, VMD, MS
Canine parvo and feline panleukopenia are closely related viruses that replicate in rapidly dividing cells.
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Nov 1, 2009
By:
Catherine Mullin, VMD, MS
Distemper occurs intermittently, especially in shelters located in communities with many unvaccinated dogs, and can appear identical to run-of-the-mill "kennel cough."
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Nov 1, 2009
By:
Catherine Mullin, VMD, MS
Feline upper respiratory infection (URI) is perhaps the most frustrating illness facing shelter veterinarians, managers and staff.
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Nov 1, 2009
By:
Catherine Mullin, VMD, MS
Animal shelters create a unique environment for the emergence and propagation of infectious diseases.
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Nov 1, 2009
By:
Catherine Mullin, VMD, MS
It is only relatively recently that shelters actually house cats. Most older shelters were designed to house only dogs as this was the legal mandate of animal control.
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Nov 1, 2009
By:
Catherine Mullin, VMD, MS
Many shelters are faced with diseases that seem resistant to typical treatment protocols.
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Apr 1, 2009
By:
Catherine Mullin, VMD, MS
Many shelters are faced with diseases that seem resistant to typical treatment protocols.
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Apr 1, 2009
By:
Catherine Mullin, VMD, MS
Ringworm in animal shelters can lead to almost unmanageable outbreaks, thousands of dollars in diagnostic and medical costs, the possibility of spread to adopters and staff, and an intolerable blow to shelter status in the community.
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Apr 1, 2009
By:
Catherine Mullin, VMD, MS
Distemper occurs intermittently, especially in shelters located in communities with many unvaccinated dogs, and can appear identical to run-of-the-mill "kennel cough."
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